Chapter 11- Introduction to working in practice (1) Flashcards
Within the UK, who is eligible for an NHS sight test?
1- Everyone up to the age of 16
2- Over 60’s
3- Anyone with a high prescription of -10 or +10 D
4- People who are registered sight impaired or severely sight impaired
5- Prisoner on leave from prison
6- Patients suffering from diabetes or glaucoma
7- Patients who have immediate relatives suffering from glaucoma
8- People who are unemployed/ on benefits
Are people aged 17-18 eligible for an NHS sight test?
Only if they are in full time education.
Patients who have low income but are not on benefits can apply for what?
A health certificate form which can provide financial assistance in terms of eye tests and prescription glasses.
What do the NHS England commissions do?
Provide the eye services across different opticians and the hospital setting.
In England, who sets out who is eligible for an NHS funded eye examination and help towards the cost of prescription glasses?
The NHS
An eye examination is provided based on a national contract for who?
General Ophthalmic Services (GOS)
The GOS fee is negotiated annually by who?
Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC)
Why have sight tests increased over time?
Because due to an ageing population.
What does the PCSE do?
Supports front line primary care provision in England by providing key services to GP’s, optometrists, dentist, etc.
What is the GOS 1 form?
Application for an NHS funded eye test
What is the GOS 2 form?
Patients optical prescription/ statement
After the completion of a GOS eye test, it is an obligation to do what?
Issue a prescription or a statement to the patients who have had an NHS sight test.
What would you state on the GOS 2 form?
You would state whether there has been a new/changed prescription or if it is unchanged.
You would state whether you are referring a patient to their GP, etc.
You would state whether you are issuing a voucher to the patient which gives a patient financial aid towards the purchase of glasses.
What is the GOS 3 form?
Optical voucher and patient’s statement
Who is eligible for a voucher towards glasses?
1- Under 16
2- 16-18 in full time education
3- If a patient is on benefits
4- Wear complex lenses-
High prescriptions
5- Prisoner on leave from prison
What is the GOS 3 voucher?
These are vouchers that help towards the cost of spectacles or contact lenses.
Optometrists can issue a voucher to those eligible if:
1- There is a change in prescription
2- Spectacles need replacing due to wear and tear
How long does the voucher last?
The voucher lasts 2 years from date of issue.
If the patient gets to an age where they are not eligible, then the voucher is invalid.
What happens if a patient loses their voucher?
They would have to ask for permission for a new voucher to be issued.
What is the GOS 4 form?
NHS optical repair/ replacement voucher
Who is eligible for the GOS 4 form?
1 Under 16
2- 16- 18 in full time education
3- People on benefits
4- People with complex lenses- high prescriptions
5- Prisoner on leave from prison
Older patients may be eligible only if damage was because of an illness. For example, a patient with dementia may not be able to handle their spectacles well so they would potentially warrant a repair.
What is the GOS 5 form?
Claiming for a private sight test
Who fills out the GOS 5 form?
Patients who have a health certificate due to low income.
What does the GOS 5 form allow?
This is a claim for part help towards the cost of an eye examination.
